SB364: Bill Text

7. One public school principal, nominated by the Association of Wisconsin School Administrators.

8. One faculty member of a department or school of education in the University of Wisconsin (UW) System, nominated by the president of the UW System.

9. One faculty member of a department of school of education in a private college in Wisconsin, nominated by the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (WAICU).

10. One additional faculty member, appointed from the lists of nominees submitted by the UW System and WAICU.

11. One school board member nominated by the Wisconsin Association of School Boards.

12. One person who is a parent of a child who is enrolled in a public school.

13. One person who is a student enrolled in a teacher preparatory program leading to initial licensure as a teacher.

For each vacancy on the council, the group or entity authorized to nominate members is required to submit the names of 3 qualified persons to the state superintendent.

Each council member serves a 3-year term, except for the student member, who serves a 2-year term.

The council is required to meet on a regular basis at least twice each year.

The purpose of the council is to ensure quality in the profession of teaching by recommending to the state superintendent a set of high standards for licensing that maintains quality classroom teaching, addresses the changing needs for the instruction of pupils in the state and provides for the continual professional development of teachers. The primary focus of the council is on classroom teaching.

The duties of the council as set forth in the bill are as follows:

1. Advise the state superintendent on standards for the licensure of teachers, including initial licensure and maintenance and renewal of licenses, to ensure the effective teaching of a relevant curriculum.

2. Propose to the state superintendent standards for evaluating and approving teacher education programs, including continuing education programs.

3. Provide to the state superintendent an ongoing assessment of the complexities of teaching and the status of the teaching profession in Wisconsin.

4. Propose to the state superintendent policies and practices for school boards and teacher organizations to utilize in developing effective teaching.

5. Propose to the state superintendent standards and procedures for the revocation of a teaching license.

6. Propose to the state superintendent ways to recognize excellence in teaching, including the assessment administered by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards and master educator licensure, and to assist teachers in achieving excellence in teaching.

7. Propose to the state superintendent effective peer assistance and peer monitoring models, including evaluation systems, and alternative teacher dismissal procedures for consideration by school boards and labor organizations.

8. Review and make recommendations regarding administrative rules proposed by the department that relate to teacher preparation, licensure and regulation.

9. Propose to the state superintendent alternative procedures for the preparation and licensure of teachers.

10. At the request of the state superintendent, review and assess complaints, suggestions or inquiries relating to the licensure and preparation of school personnel or other educational matters and advise the state superintendent as to appropriate responses or actions.

11. Report annually to the legislature on the activities and effectiveness of the council.

Section 3 contains provisions to implement a staggering of the 3-year terms for the appointed members.

SB364, s. 1 Section 1 . 15.377 (8) of the statutes is created to read:

SB364,3,4 15.377 (8) Professional standards council for teachers. (a) Definition. In this subsection, "labor organization" means an association of employe organizations that represents the public policy, labor and professional interests of teachers.

SB364,3,6 (b) Creation. There is created a professional standards council for teachers in the department of public instruction.

SB364,3,8 (c) Members. The professional standards council for teachers shall consist of the following members, appointed by the state superintendent of public instruction:

SB364,3,11 1. Two persons licensed and employed as elementary school teachers in the public schools, nominated by the largest statewide labor organization representing teachers.

SB364,3,14 2. Two persons licensed and employed as middle school, junior high school or senior high school teachers in the public schools, nominated by the largest statewide labor organization representing teachers.

SB364,3,17 3. Two persons licensed and employed as pupil services professionals, as defined in s. 118.257 (1) (c), in the public schools, nominated by the largest statewide labor organization representing teachers.

SB364,3,20 4. One person licensed and employed as a special education teacher in the public schools, nominated by the largest statewide labor organization representing teachers.

SB364,3,22 5. Two other persons licensed and employed as teachers in the public schools, nominated by the largest statewide labor organization representing teachers.

SB364,3,24 6. One public school district administrator, nominated by the Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators.

SB364,4,2 7. One public school principal, nominated by the Association of Wisconsin School Administrators.

SB364,4,5 8. One faculty member of a department or school of education in the University of Wisconsin System, nominated by the president of the University of Wisconsin System.

SB364,4,8 9. One faculty member of a department or school of education in a private college in Wisconsin, nominated by the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities.

SB364,4,10 10. One additional faculty member, appointed from the list of nominees submitted under subd. 8. or 9.

SB364,4,12 11. One member of a public school board, nominated by the Wisconsin Association of School Boards.

SB364,4,13 12. One person who is a parent of a child who is enrolled in a public school.

SB364,4,15 13. One person who is a student enrolled in a teacher preparatory program, located in this state, that leads to initial licensure as a teacher.

SB364,4,18 (d) Nominations. For each vacancy on the council under par. (c) 1. to 9. and 11., the entity authorized to nominate a member shall provide the names of 3 qualified persons to the state superintendent of public instruction.

SB364,4,20 (e) Terms. Members of the council shall serve 3-year terms except that the student appointed under par. (c) 13. shall serve a 2-year term.

SB364,4,22 (f) Meetings. The council shall meet on a regular basis and at least twice each year.

SB364, s. 2 Section 2 . 115.42 of the statutes is created to read:

SB364,4,25 115.42 Professional standards council for teachers. The professional standards council for teachers shall do all of the following:

SB364,5,3 (1) Advise the state superintendent on standards for the licensure of teachers, including initial licensure and maintenance and renewal of licenses, to ensure the effective teaching of a relevant curriculum in Wisconsin schools.

SB364,5,5 (2) Propose to the state superintendent standards for evaluating and approving teacher education programs, including continuing education programs.

SB364,5,7 (3) Provide to the state superintendent an ongoing assessment of the complexities of teaching and the status of the teaching profession in this state.

SB364,5,9 (4) Propose to the state superintendent policies and practices for school boards and state and local teacher organizations to use in developing effective teaching.

SB364,5,11 (5) Propose to the state superintendent standards and procedures for revoking a teaching license.

SB364,5,15 (6) Propose to the state superintendent ways to recognize excellence in teaching, including the assessment administered by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards and master educator licensure, and to assist teachers to achieve excellence in teaching.

SB364,5,18 (7) Propose to the state superintendent effective peer assistance and peer mentoring models, including evaluation systems, and alternative teacher dismissal procedures for consideration by school boards and labor organizations.

SB364,5,21 (8) Review and make recommendations regarding administrative rules proposed by the department that relate to teacher preparation, licensure and regulation.

SB364,5,23 (9) Propose to the state superintendent alternative procedures for the preparation and licensure of teachers.

SB364,6,2 (10) At the request of the state superintendent, review and assess complaints, suggestions or inquiries relating to the licensure and preparation of school personnel or other educational matters and advise the state superintendent regarding appropriate responses or actions.

SB364,6,5 (11) Report annually to the standing committees in each house of the legislature that deal with education matters on the activities and effectiveness of the council.

SB364, s. 3 Section 3 . Nonstatutory provisions.

SB364,7,4 (1) Initial appointments. Notwithstanding section 15.377 (8) (e) of the statutes, as created by this act, the initial terms of one of the members appointed under section 15.377 (8) (c) 1. of the statutes, as created by this act, one of the members appointed under section 15.377 (8) (c) 3. of the statutes, as created by this act, one of the members appointed under section 15.377 (8) (c) 5. of the statutes, as created by this act, the member appointed under section 15.377 (8) (c) 10. of the statutes, as created by this act, and the member appointed under section 15.377 (8) (c) 12. of the statutes, as created by this act, expire on July 1, 1999; the initial terms of one of the members appointed under section 15.377 (8) (c) 2. of the statutes, as created by this act, the member appointed under section 15.377 (8) (c) 4. of the statutes, as created by this act, one of the members appointed under section 15.377 (8) (c) 5. of the statutes, as created by this act, the member appointed under section 15.377 (8) (c) 6. of the statutes, as created by this act, the member appointed under section 15.377 (8) (c) 7. of the statutes, as created by this act, and the member appointed under section 15.377 (8) (c) 13. of the statutes, as created by this act, expire on July 1, 2000; and the initial terms of one of the members appointed under section 15.377 (8) (c) 1. of the statutes, as created by this act, one of the members appointed under section 15.377 (8) (c) 2. of the statutes, as created by this act, one of the members appointed under section 15.377 (8) (c) 3. of the statutes, as created by this act, the member appointed under section 15.377 (8) (c) 8. of the statutes, as created by this act, the member appointed under section 15.377 (8) (c) 9. of the statutes, as created by this act, and the member appointed under section 15.377 (8) (c) 11. of the statutes, as created by this act, expire on July 1, 2001.

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